Different versions of the Reinhardt Chamfering Tool and Drum Sander, have been produced since Frederick Reinhardt invented the tool in 1988.

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Nathan Vine
| Stevens Point Journal Media

When Frederick Reinhardt couldn't find the right tool for the job, he invented it.

Reinhardt received a U.S. patent earlier this year for the Reinhardt Chamfering Tool and Drum Sander. He's considering selling the rights to the tool if the right investor comes along, but in the meantime, he's out peddling his product to local stores.